One Piece: Rise of the harem king

Pain.

That was all Xander could feel in his final moments. A sharp, agonizing pain in his chest as his vision faded to black. He remembered the blade piercing him, the blood pouring out, and the cold embrace of death.

But now…

A salty breeze kissed his face, the sound of waves crashing in the distance stirring him awake. His eyes fluttered open, greeted by the bright sun hanging in a cloudless sky. Beneath him, he felt the steady rocking of a ship. The faint creak of wooden planks, the distant calls of men shouting orders—it all felt too real to be a dream.

He pushed himself up, his muscles aching as if they hadn't been used in years. He glanced around, trying to make sense of his surroundings. The ship he was on wasn't a grand galleon but a modest vessel, manned by a ragged crew of pirates. Rough-looking men bustled about, tying ropes and adjusting sails, paying him no attention.

"What the hell…" Xander muttered, his voice hoarse.

Before he could piece together how he'd ended up here, a crew member—a scruffy man with an eye patch—walked past, sparing him a glance. "Oi, you're finally awake, huh? Stop lazing around. We're heading toward East Blue—got work to do!"

East Blue? The name struck a chord in his mind, and memories flooded back. He had heard of it before—no, not heard of it. He knew it. East Blue was one of the four seas in the world of One Piece.

The realization hit him like a tidal wave. "No way…" he whispered, his heart pounding. This wasn't his world anymore. Somehow, he had been reincarnated into the world of pirates and adventure, the world he had only known as fiction. He wasn't sure how or why, but this was real.

Panic and confusion set in for a moment before he forced himself to take a deep breath. If this is One Piece, then I need to figure out where I am and when this is.

Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind. In all those reincarnation stories he used to read, the protagonist always got some kind of cheat or system. Wasn't that how it worked? Tentatively, Xander closed his eyes and thought, Status.

To his shock, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind.

[Congratulations to the host for Awakening the Harem System.]

His eyes widened as a screen materialized in his vision. Letters glowed faintly in the air before him, and he instinctively knew no one else could see it.

"...A harem system?" he muttered under his breath, equal parts confused and intrigued.

[System Overview:]

Objective: Build a powerful female pirate crew.

Mission: Gain affection from female characters. Earn Harem Points (HP) through intimate actions to grow stronger.

Available Features:

Status

Shop (Requires Harem Points)

Inventory (Infinite Capacity)

Missions

Harem (Track harem members and their influence.)

Strengthening: Physical attributes, skills, and abilities are unlocked using HP.

Note: HP is only earned through intimate actions (e.g., affection, kisses, deeper interactions) with female characters.

The voice fell silent, leaving Xander to process what he had just heard. A system that relied on building a harem to grow stronger? It sounded absurd, but in a world like this, it could also be his greatest weapon.

"Alright, show me my status," he said aloud, deciding to test the system further.

[Status:]

Name: Xander

Age: 18

Strength: 5

Agility: 4

Charm: 3

Haki: None (Locked)

Devil Fruit: None

He frowned. "I'm weak as hell," he muttered. No Haki, no Devil Fruit powers—just his basic attributes. He didn't even have Charm high enough to make himself stand out. If he wanted to survive in this world, he needed to get stronger.

"Alright, what's the first mission?" he asked, half-expecting a ridiculous task.

[ Daily Mission : Get stronger.]

Perform 100 push-ups.

Perform 100 squats.

Reward: +1 Strength, +1 Agility.

At least it was straightforward. Physical training was something he could manage.

Xander glanced around the ship again. Most of the crew seemed preoccupied with their duties, so he found a quiet corner of the deck and began the exercises. His body, though unfamiliar, responded well enough to the workout.

By the time he finished, his muscles were burning, and sweat dripped down his face. He leaned against the railing to catch his breath, silently praying the system would deliver as promised.

[Mission Complete.]

Reward: +1 Strength, +1 Agility.

A warm sensation spread through his body as the system's words registered. He clenched his fists, feeling a subtle but noticeable difference. His movements felt lighter, his grip stronger.

"Alright," he said, a small smile tugging at his lips. "This might actually work."

But his relief was short-lived. The voice returned.

[Mission 2: Identify the timeline and location.]

Objective: Confirm your place in this world.

Hint: Start by gathering information about local events.

Xander's brow furrowed. Timeline? Of course… If he was going to navigate this world, he needed to know when he was. Was Luffy already sailing? Had the Great Pirate Era just begun? His success hinged on understanding his place in this chaotic world.

As the sun set, painting the sky in hues of orange and red, Xander resolved to figure out his next steps. The ship's captain, a burly man with a scar running across his face, approached him.

"We're stopping at a port village soon. Get ready to make yourself useful, kid," the captain growled.

"Got it," Xander replied, his mind already racing. A port village meant people—and people meant information. This would be his first chance to figure out where he was and who he could meet.

As the ship sailed toward its destination, a single thought lingered in Xander's mind: If this is East Blue, then maybe I'll find someone from the original story. Someone like… Nami.

System Overview

Status:]

Name: Xander

Age: 18

Strength: 5

Agility: 4

Charm: 3

Haki: None (Locked)

Devil Fruit: None